The report, titled "Climate Impacts on the Winter Tourism Economy," found that 38 states, including California, have lost an estimated $1 billion -- and up to 27,000 jobs over the past 10 years due to shorter winter seasons and declines in snowfall.

The report also suggests that if warmer global temperatures persist, the economic impact could continue to negatively impact California's winter tourism industry.

"We, as an industry, have to pay attention to potential long-term impacts of this," said Jon Monson, a spokesperson for Sugar Bowl Ski Resort.

However, while Monson and Roberts don't dispute the study's finding as it pertains to the environment, they do dispute the economic findings.

Roberts said California's ski industry has seen growth in jobs and visitors over the past decade.

"In the past 10 years, California's ski industry has seen an increase in jobs from 14,000 to over 16,000," Roberts said.

Roberts added, skier visits in the past decade have been "exceptionally strong."

"So, the question is -- Is there a direct correlation between climate change and skier visitation? Perhaps, but not necessarily," Monson said.

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